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TIME IS NOT ON YOUR COMPUTER’S SIDE

Your computer will probably automatically adjust the time when Daylight Savings Time returns tomorrow morning. But that may be the only thing it gets right about the time. Here's...

MICROSOFT AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Microsoft has new initiatives on the way that are meant to move programs and data online, relieving companies and users from some of the burden of maintaining it all....

WORDPERFECT DEATH WATCH

Corel's quarterly results showed a trivially small profit, but sales have completely collapsed for the WordPerfect suite. "Word processing and productivity sales plummeted from...

NORTHPOINT DSL NETWORK DIES

Last night 100,000 DSL subscribers were shut off after negotiations broke down between bankrupt Northpoint Communications and a dozen ISPs. My line is down. Here's some more info.

DIRECPC SATELLITE ACCESS

I just went and checked the status of satellite Internet connections, since my DSL line may go dead any day now. I've got lots of clients growing old waiting for DSL and cable in...

SUPER MINI OPTICAL MOUSE

Notebook computer users that are frustrated with their touchpad or pointing stick might want to check out the Super Mini Optical Mouse. Two and a half inches long, an inch wide -...

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS

Adobe Photoshop is legendary. Graphics professionals can do magic with it, and they turn up their nose at anything else. I've tried to learn it repeatedly, and I remain firmly...

WINDOWS 2000 & GAMES

Windows 2000 is so stable that it's easy to forget to keep it up to date. If you're running Windows 2000, visit Microsoft Windows Update and check for critical updates. (If you...

TOP TEN WAYS TO PRESERVE YOUR DATA

Symantec circulated a very nice list of basic ways to protect your computer and preserve your data. This is highly recommended reading. Common sense, plain English descriptions...

MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP

Windows 2000 Professional is the most stable operating system ever released for a personal computer. It's a joy. But it's missing some of the cuddly features that home users...

LOGITECH CORDLESS OPTICAL MOUSE

I know a couple of people who picked up the Logitech cordless keyboard/mouse combo over at Costco. Thumbs up all round, so far. Tomorrow Logitech will introduce a wireless...

MAC OS X

I've already had some evangelists tell me that Apple's new operating system, OS X, will be the jewel that restores Apple's market position and credibility. (It will be sold at...

ONSTREAM IN BANKRUPTCY

OnStream made tape backup systems. I loved them. Unparalleled reliability. A unique tape format, but I never had a problem with one of their cartridges. When I think of the hours...